ID NO. 01-44-015
Boil Water Notice in Effect
The water consumers of the Town of Canton in West Canton Areas Dewey Avenue
to Patton Farms, in Canton, NC that are experiencing periods of low pressure
and outages in the distribution system due to a water main break due to an issue with
the NCDOT project tie-in. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system
increase the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water
system.
Therefore, the Division of Water Resources advises that when water is restored
consumers should boil all water used for human consumption (including drinking,
making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation) or use bottled
water.
Vigorous boiling for one (1) minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that
may be present in the water.
This office is strongly urging the water consumers to conserve water whenever
possible. This advisory remains in effect until further written notification is issued.
This advisory issued on October 14, 2026 by:
Town of Canton
828-648-2363 or 828-648-2376